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Things To Do

Start at the Front Door

More to Do Than You Have Days For

Finding things to do in Newport Beach has never been the hard part. Narrowing it down is. Balboa Bay Resort puts you close to the water, close to the shops, and close to enough activities to fill a week without repeating a single day. Spa treatments, harbor cruises, and local attractions are all within easy reach. Settle in and let your itinerary build itself.

YOUR NEWPORT BEACH BASECAMP

The Best of Newport Beach Is Two Miles Wide

Most things to do in Newport Beach sit within two miles of our front door, and our complimentary shuttle covers that radius. The ferry, the pier and the peninsula beaches are all a short ride from the lobby.

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CLOSE TO HOME

Four Stops Within Two Miles

Aerial view of a scenic beach pier extending into the turquoise waters at Balboa Island

Balboa Island

Take the ferry across, walk Marine Avenue and get a frozen banana. The crossing takes minutes and is half the reason to go.

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A picturesque marina featuring colorful waterfront at Lido Marina Village

Lido Marina Village

A waterfront row of boutiques and restaurants on the harbor. Close enough to wander back from after a long lunch.

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Coastal view of luxury homes along the water with palm trees under a clear blue at The Balboa Peninsula

The Balboa Peninsula

Two miles south sit Newport Pier, the Fun Zone and the wide ocean beaches. Go early if you are driving yourself.

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Aerial view of a sandy beach with gentle waves, featuring a long stone jetty at Corona del Mar

Corona del Mar

A village of small shops above a state beach, with tidepools at the north end. Best at low tide, late in the day.

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A LITTLE FURTHER

Worth Getting in the Car For

Some Newport Beach attractions are worth getting in the car for. Within half an hour you can reach open-air shopping, a state park full of tidepools and trails, and a nursery locals plan their year around.

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BEYOND THE BAY

Day Trips From the Resort

A vibrant scene at a market where three women are joyfully interacting.

Fashion Island

Open-air shopping with koi ponds and ocean air. Our complimentary shuttle runs there, so leave the car where it is.

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South Coast Plaza

One of the largest shopping centers on the West Coast, a short drive north. Set aside a full afternoon for it.

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A picturesque beach scene featuring golden sand, gentle waves, and clear blue

Crystal Cove State Park

Tidepools, bluff trails and a historic district of restored cottages. The best stretch of coast within easy reach.

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A picturesque rose garden featuring vibrant rose bushes in various colors,

Roger's Gardens

Part nursery, part design store, worth the trip for the seasonal displays alone. Locals plan their year around them.

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